introjection
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1. (psychology) unconscious internalization of aspects of the world (especially aspects of persons) within the self in such a way that the internalized representation takes over the psychological functions of the external objects (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | incorporation, internalisation, internalization, |
| definition | : | learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself (noun.cognition) |
| domain category | : | psychological science, psychology, |
| definition | : | the science of mental life (noun.cognition) |
2. (psychoanalysis) the internalization of the parent figures and their values; leads to the formation of the superego (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | incorporation, internalisation, internalization, |
| definition | : | learning (of values or attitudes etc.) that is incorporated within yourself (noun.cognition) |
| domain category | : | analysis, depth psychology, psychoanalysis, |
| definition | : | a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud (noun.act) |
3. (psychology) unconscious internalization of aspects of the world (especially aspects of persons) within the self in such a way that the internalized representation takes over the psychological functions of the external objects (noun.cognition)
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